Panasonic, an industry leader in food service technology, will showcase its latest front of house, back of house and kitchen solutions at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago, IL (booth #6866). As dining options for the average customer continue to expand, restaurants require technologies that will give them a competitive edge, increasing efficiencies, improving operations and keep their customers coming back for more.

"Restaurants that are not embracing mobility are already behind the curve,” said Jeff Pinc, Director, Food Services, Panasonic System Communications Company of North America. “We already see an increasing number of businesses leverage mobile devices to address challenges, including long customer wait times, accurate food cost tracking, labor and inventory management. Restaurateurs must meet the demand of their customers who want to place their orders in many different ways and ultimately have payment flexibility for the transaction. Restaurants that do not embrace mobility risk getting left behind."

Kitchen technology is also proving to provide a competitive edge for restaurants, making them more efficient. Ken Megarr, MS, CCC, Director Commercial Appliance Applications Test Kitchen, Panasonic notes: "Energy efficiency and equipment versatility are key components when operators are designing and upgrading commercial kitchens. Operators and chains are exploring ways to reduce and even eliminate exhaust and vent hoods. It’s why we are introducing ‘Hoodless’ technology across our entire Kitchen Equipment line.”

· Microwaves, rice cooker, and stove top solutions. Panasonic will also be introducing a new “Met-All” all metal induction cook-top, a proprietary induction cooking technology that will work on any metal pan placed on it.

Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, delivers reliable technology solutions for government and commercial enterprises, nonprofit organizations, creative professionals and SMBs. Learn more at us.panasonic.com/business-solutions/.

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Panasonic Corporation of North America provides a broad line of digital and other electronics products and solutions for consumer, business and industrial use. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Corporation and the hub of Panasonic’s U.S. branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Learn more about Panasonic at www.panasonic.com.